A program on a smartphone or tablet used to perform a particular task.
Natural examples
Mit dieser App übe ich jeden Tag Deutsch.
I practice German every day with this app.
Die App zeigt mir die nächste Busabfahrt.
The app shows me the next bus departure.
Bitte aktualisiere die App vor unserer Videokonferenz.
Please update the app before our video conference.
Usage note
This entry uses feminine die App, plural Apps. Neuter das App is also attested; useful verbs are installieren, öffnen, and aktualisieren.
Mini-lesson: App
A program on a smartphone or tablet used to perform a particular task. This entry uses feminine die App, plural Apps. Neuter das App is also attested; useful verbs are installieren, öffnen, and aktualisieren.
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